Keyes, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Keyes, Cimarron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Keyes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Cimarron forecast zone and Cimarron County — the most common reported hazard around Keyes, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (101 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2025 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 101 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Feb 10, 2024 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2013 | Aug 14, 2006 · $28,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Jan 2024 | Dec 29, 2006 · $4.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | May 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2015 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Cimarron forecast zone and Cimarron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Keyes get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Keyes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boise City 2 E weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 3.1 | 7.9 | 7.3 | 2.5 | 7.2 | 2.3 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Keyes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 113 miles south-southeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Keyes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 113 mi south-southeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 142 mi east-northeast | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 156 mi northwest | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Keyes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Keyes, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 18, 1977, which passed about 2 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 2 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 23, 2023.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Keyes's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Keyes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Keyes, OK?
KAMA (Amarillo, TX), about 113 miles south-southeast. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Keyes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Keyes the lowest scan from KAMA is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Keyes free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Keyes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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